Mexican Style Chickpeas

Transform weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Mexican Style Chickpeas! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and infused with a medley of bold spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, this dish is a quick and wholesome option for busy schedules. Lightly caramelized tomato paste, sautéed onions, and bell peppers create a rich base, while a splash of lime juice and fresh cilantro deliver a zesty finishing touch. Perfect as a standalone meal, a side dish, or a hearty taco filling, this one-pan recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. It's a plant-based, gluten-free favorite that's as versatile as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Canned chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 small, diced White onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 small, diced Red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Vegetable stock
• 1 medium, juiced Lime
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas to remove excess sodium. Set them aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced white onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 6

Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the tomato paste. Let it caramelize slightly for 1 minute before mixing it into the vegetables.

Step 7

Add the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat the veggies in the spices.

Step 8

Pour in the vegetable stock and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.

Step 9

Add the rinsed chickpeas to the skillet and stir until evenly coated in the spice mixture.

Step 10

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the flavors are well combined.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in freshly squeezed lime juice.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 13

Serve warm as a standalone dish, a side, or as a filling for tacos or burritos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	888.6 grams (888.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	850

Total Fat 37.80g	48%
Saturated Fat 5.80g	29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4113mg	179%
Total Carbohydrate 106.20g	39%
Dietary Fiber 28.20g	101%
Total Sugars 23.50g
Protein 26.70g	53%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 283mg	22%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 1741mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.0%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 48.7%